Sultanate Period

Ancient and Medival History

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Iqta in medieval India meant:

land assigned to religious personnel for Spiritual purposes

land revenue from different territorial units assigned to army officers

charity for educational and cultural activities

the rights of the zaminda

The Iqta system was a practice of Tax farming that was introduced by Iltutmish in Delhi Sultanate.
It was basically grant of revenue from a territory in lieu of salary.
This grant was not hereditary and was subject to passing from officer to officer.
Iqta system linked the farthest part of the Sultanate linked to the CentralGovernment.